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“Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2” Review

author image by Jon Yelenic | Articles PlayStation 4 Reviews Xbox One | 0 Comments | 07 Sep 2020

The name “Tony Hawk” means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some, he’s a skateboarding icon famous for “the 900” and other impressive feats performed during his long career, but for many others, he’s…

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“Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy” Review

author image by Chris Selogy | PlayStation 4 Reviews | 0 Comments | 25 Jul 2017

The classic PlayStation Crash Bandicoot trilogy has been remade for the PS4 in a new package that does a great job of honoring the series’ legacy for fans both old and new.

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Checking In with Destiny 2 Beta

author image by Chris Selogy | PC PlayStation 4 Previews Videos Xbox One | 0 Comments | 25 Jul 2017

We continue our exploration of the Destiny 2 Beta by playing what’s available with its two story missions, two Crucible modes, and the included Strike.

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SmashPad Talkies – Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

author image by Chris Selogy | Features PlayStation 4 Videos | 0 Comments | 02 Jul 2017

We check out the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for the PS4 to see how these remakes of the PS1 trilogy does justice to the classics.

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“Overwatch” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 4 Reviews | 0 Comments | 28 May 2016

Despite the obvious growth of the eSports industry, it’s debatable that the first-person shooter genre is one that’s oversaturated.  Fortunately, Blizzard’s Overwatch is a welcome jolt and is set to become a pioneer in the shooter genre for years to come depending on…

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“Guitar Hero Live” Review

author image by Filippo Dinolfo | Nintendo Wii U PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Reviews Xbox 360 Xbox One | 0 Comments | 16 Jan 2016

Last year marked the return of both Rock Band and Guitar Hero. While some people did add both games to their collections due to the cost of entry, most chose one or the other. Last year, I jumped back into…

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SmashPad Talkies – Destiny: The Taken King

author image by Chris Selogy | PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Previews Videos Xbox 360 Xbox One | 0 Comments | 23 Sep 2015

We take a look at Destiny’s new expansion to see how different its campaign is compared to the main game that has had plenty of criticism from its players.

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Checking In with Destiny 2.0

author image by Chris Selogy | PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Previews Videos Xbox 360 Xbox One | 0 Comments | 10 Sep 2015

Today, I show off as much of what has changed with Destiny’s big 2.0 update as I can with the release of The Taken King expansion coming next week. Tune in at about the 12:15 mark to see the beginning of…

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[GSE 2015] “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5” Hands-On

author image by Danreb Victorio | Comic-Con 2015 PlayStation 4 Previews Xbox One | 0 Comments | 03 Sep 2015

  Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 was in playable form in Activision’s booth at the GameStop Expo, and solely based on the brief time we’ve had with it, it’s hard to not contain excitement.

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[SDCC 2015] “Guitar Hero Live” Hands-On

author image by Alex Quevedo | Previews Xbox One | 0 Comments | 15 Jul 2015

Rhythm and music-based games were insanely popular for a time, but tanked pretty hard after 2008. 2015 is looking to bring back the genre to some degree with Activision’s Guitar Hero Live, which we got to spend some time rocking out…

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[E3 2015] “Destiny: The Taken King” Hands-On

author image by Christian Paraguya | PlayStation 4 Previews Xbox One | 0 Comments | 28 Jun 2015

The Taken King is the third installment of DLC for Bungie’s 2014 hit, Destiny. Has the light died down on your interest in the franchise or does Destiny have what it takes to continue the challenge and fun?

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“Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” Review

author image by Ted Dedon | Console Platforms PlayStation 4 Reviews Xbox One | 0 Comments | 20 Nov 2014

Call of Duty has fast become one of those franchises that can be met with scorn and bliss. Usually, it’s well made, if not predictable; generally, it’s fast paced and fun; commonly, it’s the same-old same-old which makes it both…

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